District teachers reach tentative pay and benefits deal
Lawrence district and the Lawrence Education Association reach a tentative work contract for the coming school year proposing a 1250 per licensed educator raise. Voting by at least half of 926 educators is needed to ratify by August 5 with board approval August 8. The plan includes 1250 total raise split as 1000 cash later and 250 annual raise starting September.
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Westar outlines outage fixes after open house in Lawrence
Westar Energy representatives discussed recent outages affecting about 45 000 customers in Douglas County during an open house. Officials cited equipment failures at the Sixth Street substation and planned cable replacements as the core fix, while noting weather and tree-related causes.
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Judicial nomination doomed by Opposition in Kansas
U S Sen Pat Roberts voiced opposition to former Kansas Attorney General Steve Six for a federal appellate seat citing Six stance on the healthcare reform law and an abortion probe. Roberts said the nominee’s testimony showed significant difficulty in support. Six, a Democrat, analyzed the health care reform bill and found no constitutional defect but chose not to file a lawsuit against the law.
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Heat wave can push tempers toward irritability
Health expert Marciana Vequist of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center says heat waves increase discomfort, fatigue, and stress, leading to irritability and higher crime risk. She urges hydration, indoor activity, self-care, and using the brain’s logic to stay calm until cooler weather arrives.
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